The Evil of Ravenholm - Chapter 1: The Dark City

[Vorastrix]

Pelloth doesn't hesitate before sitting on the sofa, he had been raised in the the underdark in a city where spiders were numerous, so he did not fear the snakes. In fact, after sitting, he picked one up and started stroking it friendily on the chin. Dindle on the other hand decided he would rather take a perch on the bookcase.  

[joe-dude667]

"I do..." Cain replied to the Priest while keeping a close eye on the snakes. Still holding the dagger high in the air, as if expecting assassins to jump out of the book cases at any moment, he stayed stood where he was, apparently ignoring the Priest's request.  

[NayrVentess]

Hars' Battle

Hars - Full HP
Krusk - 19 damage, -1 to attack rolls

What a strike! Your powerful cut to the Orcs chest not only bled him, but it winded him, giving him a -1 to future attack rolls.

Krusk followed you as you lured him, and he put his fury from your hit into his attack. Bringing his sword round from behind him, he made a swipe at your side. He connected well and you feel a painful cut opening on the left of your chest. He then positioned his blade in front of him, ready to make a riposte should you dare to attack him again. "Come on girly."

((You take 9 damage))  

[NayrVentess]

In the Temple of Darkness

The snake being stroked by Pelloth would hiss with pleasure, while Rithin would look directly at Cain and say, "Would you put the dagger down Birdman, if I had wanted to kill you, you would already be dead." He would then take a seat on a chair opposite the sofa, and once again gesture for Cain to be seated. He then said, with a hint of mockery entering his voice, "Or is Tharizdun telling you not to eh?"  

[Arc Vembris]

"Ooh, this might be worth my time, thanks friend."

She strikes again, holding her other blade up for protection, though the oathblade doesn't find flesh again so easily.

((Krusk is marked))  

[NayrVentess]

@Gerash - After leaving the Temple of Vecna, you headed toward the Bloodstone Tavern to meet your companions. When you arrived at the square though, you were met by an odd sight. A female hobgoblin was locked in a fight with an Orc. Grashuk was sitting on the fountain behind them, seemingly studying their moves.  

[Arc Vembris]

Of course this female's Deathcut armor and her twinblade style is rather unmistakable for anyone who has traveled with Hars. It could take a minute given the observer's perceptive abilities.  

[NayrVentess]

Hars' Battle

Hars - 35 HP
Krusk - 19 damage, -1 to attack rolls

As your blade goes past his arm, Krusk makes an immediate riposte to your attack. But his swipe is wide, and you breath easy.

He then flips his sword round, to hold it the normal way and attempts to drive it into your belly. You are too quick for him however, and he thrusts at the air where you used to be. Flipping his sword back to his trademark style he then grunts and glares at you.  

[joe-dude667]

"AGHHH!"

The Kenku screamed as his knife flew through the air, landing in a snake and cutting it neatly in two.

"You are not worthy to speak the chained God's name!" He shouted while pointing menacingly at the Priest.  

[Vorastrix]

Pelloth was on his feet in a flash, his rod held out and the snake hissing in his other hand. There was no question where Pelloth's loyalties were in this situation as he laid a curse on the Kenku. However, Cain had proven a worthy ally, and he would hate to explain to the others why he had to kill him.

Pelloth's azure gaze didn't waver from Cain's beady black orbs as he said, "You have made a grave mistake here Cain. In the Underdark, one could be killed for killing a spider, the symbol of the Drow patron deity Lolth, and you have just slain Zehir's symbol in his house of worship." He paused as the snake in his hand writhed and hissed. "What say you Fyord? what sort of retribution is needed?"

great idea, said Dindles sarcastic tone in Pelloth's head threaten the crazy man...bird...birdman.

shut up came Zehir's response only speak if you have something important to report  

[SporkMaster5000]

Gerash makes his way quietly around the crowd to the bugbear by the fountain. Had he seen the drow or kenku nearby he might've endeavored to end the fight just to hurry business along, but until the others came there was no rush. "What's the fight about?" he inquired in a soft monotone.  

[Arc Vembris]

Hars parries with one blade and thrusts with the other ((Footwork Lure @28, damage 11 and shift NW, pulling Krusk NW)), cutting the orc again and forcing him to follow her. ((still marked))  

[NayrVentess]

Hars' Battle

Hars - 35 HP
Krusk - 30 damage, -1 to attack rolls, Bloodied

Your attack bloodies him, and as he follows you, he lets out a bloodrust roar and strikes at your neck. You lean back in time though, and the tip of his sword narrowly misses your jugular. But he once again readies himself to make a riposte.

@Grashuk - as Gerash appears behind you, you also notice the fight making its way slowly toward you.  

[NayrVentess]

The Temple of Darkness

As Cain went ballistic and slew a snake, Rithin drew out a rod and pointed it straight at the Kenku. And if Pelloth hadn't been slightly faster, you sense the human would have cursed him. When Pelloth spoke, Rithin nodded and glared intently at Cain. "That is true Cain, you should be punished. But first..."

Rithin pointed his rod at the two pieces of the dead snake on the floor. A small green globule fell out of the end and floated toward the dead serpent. When it reach them, it stretched outwards, so that it connected both ends of the snake. It then constricted together, pulling the parts of the snake until they too had connected. The green goo then briefly flashed bright, before the snake appeared whole again, and began to slither over to Rithin. The snake slithered up Rithins leg and body, until it was coiled around his left hand, much the same as Pelloth.

"Cain, you have potential. If I were only a priest of Zehir, you would be dead with your body left for my snakes to explore and devour. But, my loyalties also lie with the Bloodstone Stalkers, and I answer to a power almost as high as Zehir himself. I am telling you now though, kill or even threaten one of my snakes again, and it will be the last thing you do before I send you to the void."

Rithin then looks at the sofa and makes some small gestures. The snakes slither off it, and take to exploring the floor, desk and bookcases. The sofa is now free for you to sit on.

Rithin then sits back down on his chair, but rod in hand and ready to use.
"Now, what business did we have?"  

[joe-dude667]

Although Cain's blood was still boiling with rage, he was no fool. Slowly he walked over to the dagger still impaled in the floor and pulled it out, hiding back in his cloak.

Holding his symbol up to his mouth, Cain muttered into it as he made his way to the sofa and sat down.